Alfa Romeo 8C Spider Crowned The Most Beautiful

Just in case there was ever any doubt, Alfa Romeo’s stunning Alfa 8C Spider supercar has been officially named as the Most Beautiful Car of the Year by Top Gear magazine.

Judged by a Top Gear panel consisting of TV, magazine and online teams – spanning 24 international editions including those in Australia and New Zealand - the awards recognise the most innovative and exciting cars to be launched over the past 12 months.

Described as ‘perfection’ by Top Gear, the 8C Spider’s good looks are more than skin deep. A responsive 4.7 litre V8 engine produces an awesome 331 kW which is channelled through a sophisticated six-speed F1-style paddle shift gearbox to the rear wheels, producing enough power to launch the Alfa from 0-100 kmh in just 4.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 292 kmh.

“There’s no doubt that the Alfa 8C Spider is a sensational supercar but to have the recognition of the Top Gear panel is a perfect way to end the year,” said Alfa Romeo New Zealand’s General Manager, Lawrie Malatios.

Limited to a production run of just 500 examples, the chance of owning an example remains ultra exclusive, however the latest models in Alfa Romeo’s line up have taken inspiration from the Alfa 8C Competizione and Spider – such as the sporty compact Alfa MiTo, which is priced from a much more reasonable recommended price of $39,990 plus statutory charges and delivery compared to the Alfa Romeo 8C Spider’s European price of $350,000!

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